Federal Constitution

Financial Market Supervision Act

This federal act specifies that FINMA is to supervise banks, insurance companies and other financial intermediaries on behalf of the state. It constitutes the umbrella law for other federal acts with provisions related to financial market supervision.

FINMA Ordinance on the Levying of Supervisory Fees and Levies

This FINMA ordinance governs the levying of fees and supervisory levies and FINMA's formation of reserves.

FINMA Data Ordinance

FINMA seeks to ensure that only persons who meet the requirements for proper business conduct are entrusted with the management of supervised institutions. It collects data on individuals who might not satisfy this requirement, or who are known not to. The FINMA Data Ordinance details how this data is to be handled.

FINMA Organisational Rules

These rules complement the provisions contained in FINMASA and define the framework for the organisation, tasks and powers of FINMA’s Board of Directors, Executive Board and Internal Audit.